How far is Whitesboro, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Whitesboro, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.69 mi
01h 08m
Flight
61.17 mi
98.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.17 mi
Kilometers
98.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.69 mi
Kilometers
113.77 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sun, Nov 8, 5:56 PM CST
Return by in Whitesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 7:05 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitesboro
2026-11-08T16:48
Arrive Birmingham
Sun, Nov 8, 5:56 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitesboro
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashville
AL

City in St.

From Whitesboro
34.9 mi
00h 34m
To Birmingham
35.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitesboro and Birmingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitesboro and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Whitesboro Road

    65 m · 9 sec · Whitesboro Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Leeth Gap Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Leeth Gap Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Duck Springs Road

    2540 ft · 54 sec · Duck Springs Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bruton Gap Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Bruton Gap Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Noccalula Parkway

    1749 ft · 35 sec · Noccalula Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    55.3 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 1st Avenue North

    782 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: 1st Avenue North

    100 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    5.7 mi · 9 min · 1st Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 41 sec · 24th Street North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitesboro and Birmingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Noccalula Parkway
55.9 mi · 79%
1st Avenue North
5.69 mi · 8%
Leeth Gap Road
4.94 mi · 7%
Bruton Gap Road
2.2 mi · 3%
Duck Springs Road
0.48 mi · 1%
24th Street North
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Noccalula Parkway

Merge slight left

55.3 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashville
00h 34m from Whitesboro
Leave By
4:12 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitesboro and Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitesboro to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Whitesboro and 35.9 miles from Birmingham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitesboro and Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Ashville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashville.

RAIL

Anniston

44 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitesboro and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 61.17 mi (98.45 km).

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#1 Whitesboro

Whitesboro is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1634300, -86.0694200
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitesboro Road (-86.069415, 34.163591)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.44 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.98 gal · 18.88 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.13 $10.27 $20.55
Premium $4.53 $11.28 $22.56
Diesel $5.80 $14.44 $28.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitesboro and Birmingham. The current time is 16:48:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.